Working for a FTSE 250 Company and as a Times Top 25 employer, we are committed to the continuing development of our colleagues. 'Best Big Companies to Work For' in the UK in 2014 and 2015 respectively!

Halfords Autocentres are the UK's leading independent car servicing, diagnostic repair, tyre and MOT garage network and to continue our growth we need the very best people to join our successful team.

Our Centre Managers / Workshop / Aftersales / Service Managers are vital to the growth and success of Halfords Autocentres.

The Position:Our Centre Managers are our prime representatives with our customers and are responsible for ensuring our customers enjoy the very best experience possible and therefore return time after time. Responsibilities include:* Selection, management, training, guidance and monitoring of staff* Ensure that MOT records are kept and procedures carried out, and that equipment, installed maintained and calibrated as required to maintain MOT Testing Station certification* Act as Quality Controller* Maintenance of the Autocentre to Company standards* Management of stock and expenses

What Are We Looking For?Our Centre Managers come from a broad variety of backgrounds. Many have previous automotive service, workshop controller experience but increasingly they can come from similar customer focused retail environments such as DIY, electrical, FMCG, tool hire and so on.

We're looking for individuals who;- Are passionate about customer service- Are able to lead and develop a team of skilled individuals- Have experience of managing a retail, trade or automotive business- Want to join the UK's leading independent garage company!

Additional key skills and desired attributes including:- The ability to exceed customer expectations- Great coaching, mentoring and colleague development skills- Sound commercial awareness and judgement- The ability to prioritise and make the right decision within a constantly changing environment